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A Jerry Garcia Biopic Is Announced, But Who Could Play Jerry?

Steal your face, man — Jerry is going to the big screen in a film adapted from the Robert Greenfield book “Dark Star, An Oral Biography of Jerry Garcia.” Director Amir Bar-Lev (of “My Kid Could Paint That”) is on board to bring a script by Topper Lilien (“Dungeons & Dragons” — what?) to life. Variety reports the screenplay covers Garcia’s early life, even before the birth of the infamous band.

“Topper Lilien’s daring script does justice to Garcia and steadfastly resists cliche,” Bar-Lev said. That’s encouraging. Bar-Lev’s last film was “The Tillman Story,” a doc about the football hero turned friendly fire casualty in Afghanistan. You have to wonder how he’ll handle a story with actors — he’s only worked in nonfiction before. There may well be archival footage used in this biopic too, but someone has to play Jerry for real. And there’s the other thing — who could play this real life Santa Claus-like figure?

I’d throw out Paul Giamatti or even Benicio Del Toro for fun, but keep in mind the script focuses on young Jerry — the Warlocks years maybe? Take a look at this old news footage, if not quite the right time frame at least it shows a younger Jerry trying to tell some old guy how it is.

I’m seeing Edward Norton, call me mad, but he can pull off a young guy too. Since he’s not going to play that ridiculous Hulk role anymore, maybe he’s available. For more inspiration, here’s “Friend of the Devil,” a Jerry Garcia tune off the Grateful Dead’s fifth album, “American Beauty.”

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The Best Of The Last

The end is near. In mere days Portlandia wraps up its final season, and oh what a season it’s been. Lucky for you, you can watch the entire season right now right here and on the IFC app, including this free episode courtesy of Subaru.

But now, let’s take a moment to look back at some of the new classics Fred and Carrie have so thoughtfully bestowed upon us. (We’ll be looking back through tear-blurred eyes, but you do you.)

Couples Dinner

It’s not that being single sucks, it’s that you suck if you’re single.

Cancel it!

A sketch for anyone who has cancelled more appointments than they’ve kept. Which is everyone.

Forgotten America

This one’s a “Serial” killer…everything both right and wrong about true crime podcasts.

Wedding Planners

The only bad wedding is a boring wedding.

Disaster Hut

It’s only the end of the world if your doomsday kit doesn’t include rosé.

Catch up on Portlandia’s final episodes on demand and at IFC.com

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Your Portlandia Personality Test

Carrie and Fred understand that although we have so much in common, we’re each so beautifully unique and different. To help us navigate those differences, Portlandia has found an easy and honest way to embrace our special selves in the form of a progressive new traffic system: a specific lane for every kind of driver. It’s all in honor of the show’s 8th and final season, and it’s all presented by Subaru.

Ready to find out who you really are? Match your personality to a lane and hop on the expressway to self-understanding.

Lane 10: Trucks Piled With Junk

Your junk is falling out of your trunk. Shake a tail light, people — this lane is for you.

Lane 33: Twins

You’re like a Gemini, but waaaay more pedestrian. Maybe you and a friend just wear the same outfits a lot. Who cares, it’s just twinning enough to make you feel special.

Lane 27: Broken Windows

Bad luck follows you around and everyone knows it. Your proverbial seat is always damp from proverbial rain. Is this the universe telling you to swallow your pride? Yes.

Lane 69: Filthy Cars

You’re all about convenience. Getting your car washed while you drive is a no-brainer.

Lane 43: Newly Divorced Singles

It’s been a while since you’ve driven alone, and you don’t know the rules of the road anymore. What’s too fast? What’s too slow? Are you sending the right signals? Don’t worry, the breakdown lane is nearby if you need it.

Still can’t find a lane to match your personality? Check out all the videos here. And see the final season of Portlandia this spring on IFC.